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Latest news on the Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19

This Bill is expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 23 February 2018.

This Bill was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 30 January 2018 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.

This Bill is a Private Member’s Bill. These are often not printed until close to the second reading debate. If the text is not yet available here and you wish to know more about this bill please contact its sponsor, Zac Goldsmith.

Summary of the Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19

A Bill to Provide that the Secretary of State’s powers in relation to the management of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, include the power to grant a lease in respect of land for a period of up to 150 years.

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